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Social Studies Revision Worksheet/Third Term Grade IX

Prior Learning:
Answer the quick question.
• How are healthcare and education interconnected?
Healthcare and education are intertwined in various ways, with education serving as a foundation for
health promotion, health literacy, and access to healthcare, healthcare professions, research, and
overall improved health outcomes.

• Elaborate the Social Services?

Social services can be described as government funded services that benefit local and international
communities. There are various forms of social services that are provided to citizens and residents.

• Describe the term “State-of-Art”.

State-of-the-art means the "newest" or "latest" version of a device, technology, or theory.

Revision Worksheet

Lesson3: Innovation in Healthcare, Education and Social Services

Starter:

Fill in the blanks.

• The additional phases of Al Maktoum Hospital were completed between 1952 and 1973.
• Innovation in the healthcare sector is one of goals outlined in UAE’s 2020 plan.
• The first clinic in the emirate of Abu Dhabi was established by 1960’s in Al Ain.
• The Emirates Red Crescent Society was established in 1983.
• Social Services agencies provide financial, housing, medical and other forms of social aid to
residents.

• In Uae there are 104 hospitals with approximately 20 physicians, and 40 nurses/midwives per every
10,000 people in the country.

• The Ministry of Health and prevention was formed in 1970.

• The Specialist diabetes care facility is in Zayed Sport City.

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Main Activity:

1. List three significant improvements in the UAE’s healthcare system?

i : Forming augmented reality (AR) platforms that allow doctors to teleport' between clinics.

ii : Concierge medicine, provides a way for clinics to give their patients the ultimate bespoke
healthcare experience.

iii : Smart health: data captured through smart health devices could provide the information clinics
need to proactively care for patients.

2. What is the expected rate for diabetes in 2040? Mention 3 to 4 reasons for the UAE’s faster
raising rates of Diabetes.

In The Uae, The Cases Of Diabetes Are Expected To Double 2.2 Million By 2040.
Following Can Be The Reasons:
1: Unhealthy Diet
2: Obesity
3: Transition To Sedentary Lifestyle
4: Rapid Urbanization
3. How the specialty care centres help the economy of the UAE?
Speciality health care centers help the economy of uae to get raised by offering specialized medicals
centres which attracts patients from all around the world which can help to boost the country's medicals
industry. Eg: emirates hospitals specializes in cardiology, neurology and orthopedics. The patients come
from other gulf regions such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. People also come from Asia, Europe
and Africa.
4. Interpret the Youth literacy rate in China and UAE by observing the table given below. Compare
males and
females’ literacy rate along the literacy rate in both UAE and China. Describe trends over time in
both Countries.

Youth Literacy Rate

Females (China) Males (China)
82.1 95.2
91.5 97.0
98.5 99.2
99.6 99.7
Female (UAE) Males (UAE)
84.5 81.0
97.0 93.6

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 The Table Shows the Youth Literacy Rates in the Uae and China about the Male and Female
Population, and It is interpreted as a Positive Trend over Time.
China-youth Literacy Rate in China is 99.7% for Males and for Females Its 99.6%, Hence Proven the
Male Population is Having a Higher Percentage in the Youth Literacy Rate.

Uae-the Youth Literacy Rate in Uae is 93.6% for Males and for Females It is 97.0% So the Youth
Literacy Rate of Females is on Higher End in the Uae.

In Conclusion It Can Be Said That the Youth Literacy Rate in China is Having More Positive Trend
over Time as Compared to Uae in Both Male and Female Population.

5. How does literacy empower human capital and grow the national income of a country?
Youth literacy empowers and ensures equitable investments in the human capital that is essential for sustainable
development.
Human capital affects economic growth and can help to develop an economy by expanding the knowledge and
skills of its people.... the skills provide economic value since a knowledgeable workforce can lead to increased
productivity.
6. What types of social service are provided in the UAE?

Social services can be described as government funded services that benefit local and international
communities. There are various forms of social services that are provided to citizens and residents.

7: Write a short note on the topics given below by recalling the topic “Innovation in Education
Sector”.
A: Virtual Classroom
B: Artificial Intelligence
C: Blended -Learning
Virtual Classroom: allows students to Blended learning: is an important part of many
learn beyond what is taught in a classroom UAE schools. Students attend classes online or face-
and be able to engage with their peers and to-face at school and have online multimedia
teachers online. This enhances learning coursework before or after the sessions with their
and collaborations and students can take teachers.
part in educational discussions. Mix of face to face and online classes students learn
from both teachers and online resources.i.e,videos
and websites it can personalize learning, provides
flexibility and reduce costs.
Artificial Intelligence:
Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially
computer systems. The goal is to provide first-rate education system for the students in the UAE.
AI helps teachers teach students in more customized ways. This helps students learn better and
faster.AI helps with small tasks like grading paper and keeping track of attendance, which gives
teachers more time to teach.AI even helps students and gives them feedback.

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Prior Learning:

Answer the quick question.

• List a few rights and responsibilities of citizens and residents.

1. Rights: Right to rate, free speech, be a fair trial
2. Responsibilities: obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on juries
• What is the importance of charities and humanitarian aid?
They’re a group who helps needy people. They provide, food helter, and medical care to people, and
help those who are affected by natural disasters. They raise awareness about important issues and
encourage people to help others.
• Elaborate “ODA”

ODA stands for official development aid. Its when countries help other countries to improve. i.e.,
money, advice, or other support. The goal of ODA is improve poor countries. It helps countries with
things like schools, hospitals and roads.

Revision Worksheet

Lesson: 5 Civic Responsibilities of Citizens and Residents

Starter:

1: Fill in the blanks.

i. There are more than 35 (charitable) Governmental and non- governmental charitable
organization in the UAE.
ii. The Full form of OECD is Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
iii. The UAE’s contribution to foreign aid between the years 1971 and 2014 reached by AED 173
Billion
iv. ODA stands for Official Development Aid
v. Immunisation us the use of vaccines to protect children and adults from infectious diseases.

2: Write the full form of the abbreviations given below.

1. UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

2. WHO World Health Organisation

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 3. OECD The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

4. ISECG The International Space Exploration Coordination Group

5. ERC Emirates Red Crescent

6. LEO Low Earth Organisation

4. When was this organization established in UAE? List the main task/aims of this organization.
The UAE Food Bank is a non-profit charitable organization established in 2017 by the Vice President and
Prime Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The main motive of
the UAE Food Bank is to combat food waste and hunger by redistributing surplus food to those in need.

5. Who are the doctors without borders?

is a charity that provides humanitarian medical care. It is a non-governmental organisation of French origin
known for its projects in conflict zones and in countries affected by endemic diseases.

6. Mention the duties performed by Al Ihsan Association.

Providing financial, in-kind and health assistance to community individuals with low-income and
qualifying them to be effective and sustainable power in the society.
7. List the initiatives taken by UAE to make education accessible to people in need around the
world.

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 UAE's NGO brought its brand of education philanthropy to 16 countries in 2018, the organisation has
announced, with 24 programmes impacting roughly three quarters of a million beneficiaries.
Dubai Cares' (founded by Sheikh Muhammad in 2009) mission is "to break the cycle of property by
imparting quality education to children in the developing world."
This organisation has so far spent AED 787.39 million ($214 million), toward 18.76 million
beneficiaries in 57 developing countries.

8. Do you think UAE serves refugees through the charitable entities; how does the Emirates Red
Crescent Authority help refugees find better accommodation?
In 2011, the United Arab Emirates was one of the first countries to respond to the growing
humanitarian crisis for refugees. To date, the UAE has provided more than $530 million in
humanitarian assistance and development aid, working with local and international partners.
The UAE's efforts include significant measures to help Syrian refugees, including funding the Marajeeb
Al Fhood refugee camp in Jordan, which is operated by the Emirates Red Crescent Society and serves
more than 4,000 Syrian refugees, as well as supporting camps across Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon and
Iraq. ERC launched its annual winter campaign to provide food, health care and shelter for 500,000
people (about half the population of Montana) in 31 countries around the world
9. How does foreign aid add to the country and its people who receive it? How do human services
strengthen societies?
Foreign aid is like a Well-being that leads to a positive state of experience by individuals and societies.
Like health, it is a resource for daily life and is determined by social, economic and environmental
conditions. Foreign aid encompasses quality of life and the ability of people and societies to contribute
to the world with a sense of meaning and purpose. Focusing on well-being supports the tracking of the
equitable distribution of resources, overall thriving and sustainability.

10. Explain the role of the “Emirates Red Crescent Society”.

ERC is a volunteer humanitarian organization that supports official authorities in times of peace and
war. Activities: Humanitarian aid and relief.
It provides assistance to people in needs. They perform many roles i.e, providing food, shelter and
medical care to people affected in wars, conflicts and natural disasters. They provide education and job
training programs to help people improve their lives. The ERCs raises awareness and importance of
helping and supporting others and being kind to them. Their main aim is that people can meet their
basic needs.

Prior Learning:
Answer the quick question.

• When was the UAE Mission to Mars announced? 2015

• Who designed the spacecraft? Scientists and engineers at Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid al
Maktoum space centre
• What do you know about the UAE Space Agency?

Fill in the blanks.

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 1. The Emirates Mars Mission sent a spacecraft to orbit in the year 2021
2. The Lunar Mission scheduled for 2024 is designed to support Mars Scientific city.
3. The first astronaut to fly to the space station was selected from a pool of 4000 applicants.
4. Which year was the UAE’s 50th anniversary? 2021
5. The full form of ISECG The International Space Exploration Coordination Group
6. “LEO” stands for Low Earth Orbiting
7. The first Emirati to fly into space was Hazza Al Mansouri
8. Sultan Al Neyadi was the second astronaut selected for the UAE space program

Revision Worksheet

Lesson: 7 Taking the UAE into the Future

Starter:
1: Do you like to observe the moon and the planets? Find some facts about following UAE’s observatories?

1: Sharjah Observatory: -
Sharjah Observatory is an outstanding place to observe moon and planets you can see moons different shapes and
marks. You can also witness planets like mars Jupiter and Saturn with their unique features there are special
events like shooting stars and eclipses it’s a place to learn about astronomy and gain a broader perspective on the
universe.
The Sharjah observatory is primarily used for teaching observational astronomy, public education in astronomy,
and modest students research projects.
This system is unique in the quality of the lenses used and its high quality mirrors. It is connected to an electronic
control network that posts the acquired data on the internet to enable users to use the telescope anywhere in the
world. Academically, the observatory plays a significant role in teaching astronomy and astrophysics to university
students who are rapidly increasing in numbers every semester.

2: Sharjah Planetarium: -
It is the big and sophisticated planetarium that looks like the sun from outside, but it shines with science and
knowledge in the skies of Sharjah. Inside, it is your gateway to the deepest secrets of the universe and the
brightest views of the sky.
Under a dome of more than 18 meters diameter, which can host more than 200 visitors, equipped with a set of
high-precision digital projectors and the most advanced Megastar projector which can display nearly 10 million
celestial bodies and other projectors that display the planets sway gracefully around the sun in the most beautiful
astronomical rhythm.
3: What was the UAE Mars Hope Probe sent to study?

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The UAE Mars Hope Probe, also known as the Emirates Mars Mission, was sent to study the atmosphere of
Mars. Its primary scientific goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Martian atmosphere
throughout the different seasons and times of the day. The probe aims to gather data on various aspects,
including the weather patterns, climate dynamics, and the movement of gases in the Martian atmosphere.
4. Why are medical health prevention centres valuable for the UAE?
medical health prevention centers are valuable for the UAE as they contribute to improved public health, cost
savings, workforce productivity, a sustainable healthcare system, long-term health outcomes, and a positive
international image. Investing in prevention can lead to a healthier population, lower healthcare costs, and a more
prosperous and resilient society
5. Make a drawing of your starship and write a few lines about your space trip.

Your Trip Experience:

During the launch, Hazza Al Mansoori experienced the intense acceleration and vibrations as the Soyuz
spacecraft lifted off from Earth. Once in space, he described the feeling of weightlessness as "indescribable,"
experiencing the freedom of floating in microgravity. He had to adjust to the unique environment of the
International Space Station (ISS), where everyday activities such as eating, sleeping, and even using the restroom
are different due to the absence of gravity.

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4. Complete the table given below.

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 Mubadala Investment Company is a global investment
company owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi.
Established in 2002, it aims to diversify the UAE's
Khaldoon Al Mubarak economy and create long-term value. Mubadala
manages a diversified portfolio across sectors such as
aerospace, energy, healthcare, technology, real estate,
and infrastructure. It makes strategic investments
globally, focusing on sectors aligned with Abu
Dhabi's growth priorities.
Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park is an aerospace
industrial park located in Al Ain, UAE. It aims
Badr Al-Olama – Sanad. to become a leading hub for aerospace
manufacturing, MRO activities, and related
services. The park offers state-of-the-art
infrastructure and specialized clusters to
accommodate different segments of the
aerospace industry.

Sanad Aero Solutions is recognized for its

Mansoor Janahi – Sanad.
expertise in aircraft engine maintenance,
repair, and leasing. With a focus on quality,
innovation, and strategic partnerships, the
company continues to contribute to the
global aerospace industry and the growth of
the UAE's aviation sector.

Emirates Defence Industries Company

(EDIC) is a prominent defense and
Luc Vigneron aerospace conglomerate in the United
Arab Emirates. Established in 2014, EDIC
brings together various subsidiary
companies under one umbrella to
strengthen the country's defense
capabilities and promote self-sufficiency.

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